North Yorkshire Moors Railway recently announced that this year’s Railway in Wartime event has been cancelled. However, the good news is that they have launched a special themed children’s drawing competition.
The winner will receive a trip to the railway for their class, and a personalised headboard. Plus they will also receive a Pullman Dining Experience for their favourite teacher and a guest.*
Competition Details
The competition is for children aged between four and eleven. NYMR would like parents to encourage their children to think about what the railway might have looked like during wartime. Then the children are being asked to put pen to paper and draw their interpretation of it.
During the second world war, Britain’s railways were used regularly and played a pivotal role in evacuating thousands of children to transport them to safety. The railways also delivered vital supplies across the country during this time.
Chris Price, General Manager of NYMR said: “This is a wonderful opportunity to teach children about the past as well as the importance of preserving our heritage railways. It was a tough decision to have to cancel this year’s Railway in Wartime event due to the pandemic, but we are excited to see what the children come up with, and their interpretation of the Railway in Wartime. We’re hoping that this competition gives families the opportunity to get creative and feel inspired during these uncertain times.”
Competition Rules
Competition entries should be submitted via the website at nymr.co.uk/drawing-competition by Friday 28 August at 5pm. Entries will be shortlisted by Chris Price, General Manager of NYMR. Once the top designs have been chosen, voting will be handed over to the public via the railway’s social media channels.
The winner will be announced on 9 October, during what would have been the Railway in Wartime event.
*Terms and conditions apply. For the full competition terms and conditions, and to enter please visit nymr.co.uk/terms-conditions.
The NYMR is a registered charity. Please help if you can by donating to nymr.co.uk/crisis-fund.
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